Brian and Jason's Bogus Journey
From Back on the Chain by Fundamentals, Jason
March 30, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 1 · Episode 38
About this episode
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the intersection of songwriting, personal growth, and the Bitcoin scene while sharing candid stories about their experiences.
http://www.magicinternetmath.com Fundamentals X: @Fundamentals21m nostr: npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99g READ THE BOOK: https://zeuspay.com/btc-for-institutions Jason nostr: npub19l2muzvelq07kfx8glfqmpf8jdcj2xp733rhjfc05t2g2mt9krjqrae40w READ THE FCKING BOOK!!^^ In this episode, we lean into the razor’s edge between literal and poetic—both in songwriting and in life. We kick off reflecting on lyrics taking on new, unintended meanings over time, then rip into a candid, high-energy catch-up about podcast fatigue, the Bitcoin scene, and the shows we love. From Amsterdam’s “gray area” to ’90s road stories with cops, we trade coming-of-age tales around weed culture, freedom, and finding your people. We get real on ADHD, nootropics, parenting without amphetamines, and the value of going to zero to find your personal baseline. Most of all, we talk about self-doubt, proof of work, loving yourself, and why the magic lives right at the edge—where you either crash out or reinvent. Fish, Dead, Vegas plans, and a reminder that communities (imperfections and all) are what keep the music—and the mission—alive. If you’ve ever wrestled with reinvention, creative…
People in this episode
Host: Jason
Guest: Brian
Topics covered
- songwriting
- podcast fatigue
- Bitcoin
- weed culture
- self-doubt
- reinvention
- music community
Keywords
- songwriting
- Bitcoin
- ADHD
- nootropics
- weed culture
- self-doubt
- reinvention
- music community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fundamentals, Bitcoin
Books & works: FCKING BOOK, BTC for Institutions
Places: Amsterdam
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